Mag Springs

[scroc]

Maybe it's just me getting older, 79 now. The springs in both the 6 and 7 shot mags seem to be growing stonger with age. My 1911 mags are easy to load and my sons Kimber in 9mm is a piece of cake to load.
So, my question, has anyone trimmed the springs in the PM9 mags to lessen the loading muscle needed?

[berettabone]

IMHO, I don't think I would try it myself. A lot going on in those small guns. Those boolits need a good strong push out of that magazine. I started using a Maglula Uplula mag loader a long time ago. Saves on the fingers and leaves me more swear words for when they're really needed.

[kenemoore]

It's all about the timing of the action. How much time between when the slide is most rearward, and starts moving forward to strip off a new round. If the springs are weak, a new round may not be present to be picked up. This type of timing issue, is what caused a lot of earlier Officer 1911's to struggle with dependability. Weaker springs are usually not the answer.

[djd100]

Maglula Uplula mag loader, that's the answer, not shortened mag springs!

[bugs]

get a mag loader ; I bought a cheepo and it has worked great for years . damned if I can remember the name though; it is somewhat like the factory Glock mag loaders, and made just for 9mm single stack Kahr mags. maybe some less forgetful members know what I'm talking about.

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[sorcerer]

The mag loader is a must. When was the last time you dismantled and cleaned and lubed your magazines. Now if you think Kahr’s are bad/ hard don’t buy a Sig 365.